Grayville fills vacancy

The vacancy created on the City of Grayville's water and sewer department by the retirement of Ron Cowles was filled Monday night.

Ron Burklow, a veteran employee of the City of Albion, was hired on a unanimous vote of the Council, chosen from among four candidates interviewed for the position.

The vacancy created on the City of Grayville's water and sewer department by the retirement of Ron Cowles was filled Monday night.

Ron Burklow, a veteran employee of the City of Albion, was hired on a unanimous vote of the Council, chosen from among four candidates interviewed for the position.

Burklow holds the necessary water and sewer operator licenses for the position, Mayor Joe Bisch said. The Browns resident will be employed at the rate specified in the city's contract with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and will begin his new duties in two weeks.

Burklow began working for the Albion Water and Sewer Department in April 2006. In addition to his operators' licenses, he holds licenses in pesticide application and mosquito abatement.

A year ago he began performing animal control duties for Albion, including maintaining the pound.

Burklow said he enjoyed his stint with the City of Albion and will miss his co-workers.

"I just want to say how well these guys are to work with, they know their stuff," he said.

"You couldn't ask for a better boss than Ron Cullison. You couldn't ask for a better bunch of guys."

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